The Independence 76ers beat the Beechcroft Cougars 26-16 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the 76ers.
Gabriel Ogbara had a dynamite game, rushing for 203 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 65 yards. Another player making a difference was Maxwell Hereford, who rushed for 45 yards and one score.
Independence has also opened the season with a perfect 2-0 record. As for Beechcroft, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Independence will square off against Hamilton Township at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 965 yards in their previous games. As for Beechcroft, they will welcome Maple Heights at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
